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About the Institute

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is located in Mangalore City, Karnataka State, India. The Institute was established as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) in 1960, and upgraded as National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) in 2002. Mangalore is the headquarters of the coastal district of Dakshina Kannada, and boasts an important centre of education, business and trade in the state. Sri. U. Srinivasa Mallya, a visionary and a philanthropist, contributed immensely to the development of the coastal region of Karnataka, and his effort towards establishment of KREC (now NITK) is the most significant one. In recognition of his role as the founder and architect of the institute, the campus premises is named after him as Srinivasnagar.

Institute Vision

To facilitate transformation of students into good human beings, responsible citizens and competent professionals, focusing on assimilation, generation and dissemination of knowledge.

Institute Mission

  1. Impart quality education to meet the needs of profession and society and achieve excellence in teaching-learning and research.
  2. Attract and develop talented and committed human resource, and provide an environment conducive to innovation, creativity, team-spirit and entrepreneurial leadership.
  3. Facilitate effective interactions among faculty and students, and foster networking with alumni, industries, institutions and other stakeholders.
  4. Practice and promote high standards of professional ethics, transparency and accountability.

Meet Our Team

Office of Dean ACR

Prof. Prasanna Belur D.

Prof. Prasanna Belur D.

Dean (Alumni & Corporate Relations)

dean.acr@nitk.edu.in
Dr. Sowmya Kamath S.

Dr. Sowmya Kamath S.

Associate Dean (Alumni Network)

adean1.acr@nitk.edu.in
Dr. Hari Prasad Dasari

Dr. Hari Prasad Dasari

Associate Dean (Corporate Relations)

adean2.acr@nitk.edu.in
Mrs. Geetha

Mrs. Geetha

PA to Dean ACR

office.dean.acr@nitk.edu.in
Mr. Yathish

Mr. Yathish

Staff Member

Past Deans

Prof. M B Saidutta

Prof. M B Saidutta

15 May 2013 - 14 May 2016
mbs@nitk.ac.in
Prof. K Chandrasekaran

Prof. K Chandrasekaran

15 May 2016 - 31 August 2016
kch@nitk.edu.in
Prof. Prasad Krishna

Prof. Prasad Krishna

1 September 2016 - 31 August 2018
krishnprasad@nitk.edu.in
Prof. Panduranga Vittal K

Prof. Panduranga Vittal K

5 September 2018 - 31 August 2021
vittal@nitk.edu.in
Dr. Navin Karanth P. (Associate Dean)

Dr. Navin Karanth P. (Associate Dean)

29 July 2021 - 19 January 2024
navinkaranth.p@nitk.edu.in
Prof. Vijay H Desai

Prof. Vijay H Desai

1 September 2021 - 31 January 2023
desai@nitk.edu.in
Prof. Shrikantha S. Rao

Prof. Shrikantha S. Rao

31 January 2023 - 20 February 2025
ssrcsr@nitk.edu.in

Department Contact Information

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DepartmentNameEmailPhone No.
Chemical Engg.Prof. I Regupathihodchemical@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474041
Chemistry Dept.Prof. Darshak R Trivedihodchemistry@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474030
Civil Engg.Prof. Basavaraju Manuhodcivil@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474035
Computer Science & Engg.Dr. B R Chandavarkarhod.cse@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474037
Electrical & Electronics Engg.Prof. Debashisha Jenaee_hod@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474038
Electronics & Communication Engg.Prof. Ramesh Kinihodece@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474039
Information TechnologyDr. Geetha Vhod.it@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474040
Mathematical & Computational SciencesProf. P Sam Johnsonhodmacs@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474032
Mechanical Engg.Prof. S M Murigendrappahodmechanical@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474058
Metallurgical & Materials Engg.Prof. Kumkum Banerjeehod.mme@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474043
Mining Engg. Prof. Harsh Vardhanmininghod@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474036
Physics Dept. Dr. Kartick Tarafderhodphysics@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474033
School of Humanities, Social Sciences and ManagementProf. Ritanjali Majhihodsom@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474031
Water Resources & Ocean Engg.Prof. Ramesh H.hodwroe@nitk.edu.in+91-824-2474034